As AI rapidly develops, over 95% people have smart phones. A variety of apps provides a lot of interesting ways for entertaining. For example, people used to singing songs at a KTV with friends, but now at home with an app. People can do anything wwith their cell phones except eating and having a haircut. Most poople like playing video games on their phones, others like watching videos one by one. Everyone is deeply attracted to their smart phones. People keep their eyes on their phones wherever and whenever. In an elevator, at offices or walking on the sidewalks, you can see many people laugh and focus on the screens without caring about anything happen around. Each morning, when we wake up, and get used to picking up our phone to do some certain things, I know that today will begin with something fun.

This week, I caught a bad cold and ended up stuck in bed for a couple of days. At first, I was worried that it might be the flu, but it turned out to be just a regular cold. Still, it made me feel exhausted and frustrated. I even had to take a day off from my part-time job, which gave me a bit of guilt because I didn’t want to cause trouble for my coworkers. Recently, colds have been spreading everywhere, so I guess it was only a matter of time before I got sick too. I’m trying to recover as quickly as possible because I have important plans coming up. This weekend, I’m going to Ado’s live concert, which I’ve been looking forward to for months. And next weekend, I have a trip to Okinawa. I really hope I’ll be completely healthy by then so I can enjoy everything without any stress or discomfort.

Hello. During my trip to Oita, I enjoyed a lot of delicious food, including toriten (chicken tempura), sushi, and yakiniku. Each meal felt special because it’s not something I can eat every day. And luckily, the weather somehow cleared up, so I decided to take a drive into the mountains to see the wild monkeys. When I arrived, I was surprised to learn that more than 500 monkeys happened to be there that day. It was amazing to see so many in one place, and they were very cute. I especially enjoyed watching the baby monkeys. Their faces weren’t red yet, and I learned that the red color appears later as they grow, due to the capillaries becoming more visible. After that, I went to hot spring with my family. There are so many kinds of hot springs in Oita. Overall, it became a really wonderful memory. The combination of great food, good weather, and such a unique experience made the day unforgettable.

Today was colder than before and my tooth was still painful. I have removed my wisdom tooth last Friday. Because of it was impacted and growing horizontally, the dentist spent almost one hour to remove it! I have been taking painkiller and eating rice porridge everyday. Hopefully it will get better soon.

I was diagnosed with the flu. On the second day, my fever went up to 39°C. I wasn’t hungry and didn’t feel like doing anything, so I slept a lot.I also had to miss two days of classes.On the third day, my fever went down and I felt better. But I couldn’t leave my room because I didn’t want to give the flu to my family. It was really boring. I decided to watch some dramas. That day, I didn’t study and just watched dramas. I didn’t even take a nap.On the fourth day, I felt fine again, so I was really bored. I watched more dramas, but I also studied a little. I took a nap so I wouldn’t feel sick again. Even though I felt okay, it was hard to stay inside all the time. I ate a lot of snacks, oranges, and ice cream that my aunt bought for me. They were delicious.

Last weekend was my birthday, and it was a very special day for me. I had been looking forward to it for a long time, because birthdays always feel like a chance to celebrate life and to feel the love of people around me. Even though it was a happy day, it was also a little busy. My dance circle had a big performance, so I could not spend the whole day celebrating with my family. I felt a little sad about that, but I also knew the performance was important, and I was proud to take part in it. When I finally came home after the event, I was surprised by my sister. She had prepared macarons, a sweet message, and some flowers for me. It made me feel warm inside, because she thought about me even though I was busy. My parents also gave me a bottle of champagne. It was their way of showing congratulations, and I appreciated their kindness. I realized that even if we could not sit together for a big party, their small actions showed their love. One thing is still missing, though. We have not eaten my birthday cake yet. I am really looking forward to sharing it with everyone soon. Eating cake together will be the final step to complete my birthday celebration, and I hope it will be a joyful moment for all of us.

Hello. Recently, it has become very cold. I can live more comfortably than in summer, but trains are not comfortable. In winter, trains use heaters, so when I wear a thick coat or when the train is crowded, I feel very hot. Sometimes I wish they would turn off the heating. Yesterday, the plan for my class reunion was decided. The Coming-of-Age ceremony is soon, so I feel it is real, and I am excited to see how my classmates from junior high school have grown!! I often remember old school days when I see a friend’s from junior high school and it makes me nostagic. I want to control my diet before the ceremony, but I love sweets and eating, so it is difficult. However I will try hard so that I can see some change in my appearance and feel more confident. I hope the day will be fun and full of good memories.

Recently, I’ve gotten really into customizing plain hoodies in my own style. I cut fabric into shapes I like and sew them on, and I’ve also been embroidering whatever patterns come to mind. Before I knew it, my room had turned into a little studio. I love the feeling of creating something that exists nowhere else in the world, and I’ve completely fallen in love with the process. I didn’t have much experience with embroidery at first, so I was pretty clumsy and my stitches were all over the place. But as I kept practicing, I think I gradually got better. I can still only do simple designs, but next time I want to challenge myself with something a bit more intricate. The hoodies that used to be totally plain now look like pieces from a brand-new fashion line. It’s so much fun that I end up working on them late into the night. I’m really happy to have found a new hobby.